For the United States, the very term “non-self-governing” seemed inappropriate for those who were able to establish their own constitution, elect their own public officers, have representation in Washington and choose their own economic path.
Los Estados Unidos consideraban inapropiada la propia expresión “no autónomos” para designar a territorios que podían establecer su propia constitución, elegir sus propios funcionarios públicos, estar representados en Washington, D.C., y decidir su propio desarrollo económico.